The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1887-12-27

wrong Next to their parents they have no bette&
friend than their teacher, and you will know m
future life what you owe to them. II any of tfd
older cousins should like to correspond with me u
should like for him or her to answer the followy
ing question who was Homer, his works, and
when was he living2" 1.-THE distances of the eight
planets from the sun, and also for the cider onesi
the diameter in miles,
Polly Parker-I have just realized how much
would have enjoyed it, had joined your circle, but
"better late than neverp A few weeks past Aunt
Susie wante the Cousins 10 tell what they knew of
Siberia. Well, my knowledge OF that land Of
frozen milk" Is somewhat limited, but am going
TO mpart It, so here goes. Siberia is one of the
three divisions of Asatc Russia, in The extremS
north of Asia. 1t is larger than Europe in area,1
aud occupies the whole of the great northern pars
Of Asia. The climate is very cold, with lon&
winters and short summers 1t is so cold that thet
ground is always frozen, and even the summer only
soitens the surface of 1t In vegetation 1t is very
scant but there animals, whose fur is valuable.
also fish, and rich mines of god silver iron copper
ana lead. Its population is about four million:
three fourths consisting of Mongolian tribes also
Russian troops and officials. There, Aunt gusie
am too cold to tell any more about this chilly land.
have ever so much to say TO the cousins but no,
the room.
Derilda Hewell, Cusseta, Ga.--Here come again
just creeping out of the waste basket, where Aunt
Susie sent me deep. tell you cousins, the was q
basket is a bad place to get into won't thing
hard OF Aunt Susie this time, for know that She
can't get every letter in. Cousins, don't you lovo
to spend while with your aunts that You love- 1
spent this week with one of my aunts thai dearly
love TO be with. / love to read the cousins and
Aunt Susie's letters. win some of the cousins ex-
change crochet and knit samples with me- Would
like 10 correspond with some of the cousins.
Lee, Meade and Eva Thomson Oenaville Texas.
We are three little sisters and live In Texas and by
reading THE CONSTITUTION we see that many little
girls are sending you squares for your quilt We are
always wanting TO do something for you, because
you are so good TO the cousins feel glad that we
do something to please you and add to your pleas
ure Enclosed you will find three squares for your
quilt. Hope the quilt is not finished as we arc
anxious for ours to go in. We are ever glad VIXEN
the day comes for THE CONSTITUTION to arrive and
all enjoy 1t very much There are seven in our
family to read it, and there is always u scramble
when the mail comes to see who will be the first to
get it.
Jennie NJ Beach, Faipburn, Ga: T. like many OF
the cousins am a country girl. | think the space
devoted to the young folks is of SO much benefit
can doImost any kind of work that comes to hand,
do all the washing, ironing and most of the sew
ing; can crochet, knit, etc. have pieced twenty
one quilts; have eighteen quilted. Most of the
cousins tell about their pets. Well, haven't any,
only three cats, which think great deal Of Well
any one that loves cats, they are sure TO be old
maids. Well cousins, am not going to be an old
maid, for next year is leap year.
Massachusetts,: This is the first time have ever
attempted to write for publication, and If Aunt g.
does not think it worthy shall think she does Inc a
favor by not inserting IT, IT'S rot because am not
old enough that feel backward in writing but be-
cause did not improve the opportunities which
were given me by my kind parents. be sure To
improve every opportunity given you and make as
many as you can yourselves for the time will soon
pass away which childhood and youth gives to lay
the foundation for those very necessary and almost
indispeniible qualities Every act that strs the
heart 10 gratitude is making the possessor of that
heart better, whether 1t Is mankind or dumb
creatures and that's not all 1t will do II VIII make
you grow better and happier, and all of Gods
creatures will love you am glad TO sec you are
trying to get Aunt Susie nice Bible; am sure she
deserves and will appreciate the gilt We should
always try TO sustain aud encourage the helping
hand. Aunt Susie has the ability and cllectually
exercises it. Now let's send enough TO get one OF
the very latest version, and the best. 1t VIII cost
about fifteen dollars and if there should be little
too much money sent for that purlo we need have
no fears but il will be put To good purpose Now
let all the girl readers Of THE CONSTITUTION strive
to be as good a woman as Aunt Susie and all tho
boys strive to beat them, il they can, In all tho
noble qualities which belong to true manhood, aud
may God IN His mercy bless aud prosper Aunt snso
and all the people of the glorious south, Is my
sincere prayer.
NnpE Aforu N i.gG for nttr 1nt,